What do you charge for cleaning upon move out?

Question

Do you charge for small cleaning items, like windows weren't cleaned, oven needed a quick cleaning and kitchen cabinets needed wiped out? It probably took an hour to clean up, not even sure if it's worth a charge.

Does anyone have a good list of charges for individual items? I had one I used to use but my computer crashed recently.

Does anyone have a good list of charges for individual items?  I had one I used to use but my computer crashed recently.

Walt Dockery · Answer

I'm sure I'm an outlier but I would have it professionally cleaned between tenants as a matter of course, and wouldn't charge unless they left it pretty bad.  As a tenant I would not want to move in to anything that hadn't been deep cleaned since the prior tenant. 5-10 minutes?  Gross.

Wesley W. · Answer

Cleaning

Cleanrefrigerator

$25.00

Cleanstovetop

$10.00

Cleanoven

$30.00

Cleankitchencabinets

$30.00

Cleankitchenfloor

$25.00

Clean kitchen countertops

$15.00

Cleantub/showersurround

$30.00

Clean sink

$15.00

Cleantoilet

$20.00

Cleanbathroomcabinets&floor

$20.00

Window cleaning (per window)

$10.00

Vacuum/sweepthroughdwelling

$40.00

Flooring

Repaircarpet

$85.00

Repairhardwood/laminatefloor

$100.00

Replacelinoleum

$6/sq. ft.

Replacefloortile

$75.00 ea.

Walls

Remove/treatmildew   (per surface)

$15.00

Repairholeinwall

$55.00

Repaint(perwall/ceiling)

$30.00

Doors

Replacedoor(inside)

$165.00

Replacedoor(outside)

$485.00

Electrical

Replacelightbulb

$3.00

Replacelightfixtureglobe

$20.00

Replacelightfixture

$65.00

Replaceelectricaloutlet/switch

$15.00

Replaceelectricalcoverplate

$2.00

Plumbing

Replacekitchenfaucet

$150.00

Replacebathroomfaucet

$105.00

Replacefaucethandle

$20.00

Replacefaucetaerator

$10.50

Replaceshowerhead

$27.00

Replacetoilet

$175.00

Replace toilet seat

$25.00

Locks

Replacekey(doorormailbox)

$10.00

Replacecylindricaldoorlock

$35.00

Replacedeadboltlock

$25.00

WindowsandWindowCoverings

Replacewindowpane(sgl)

$75.00

Replacewindowpane(dbl)

$125.00

Replaceminiblind

$20.00

Rescreenwindowscreen

$25.00

Replace   window screen and frame

$50.00

Miscellaneous

Replacerefrigeratorshelf

$25.00

Replacestove/ovenknob

$20.00

Replaceplasticcountertop

$275.00

Replacemirror

$45.00

Replacemedicinecabinet

$75.00

Replacetowelbar

$25.00

Replaceshowercurtainrod

$25.00

Replace shower curtain & rings

$13.00

Replaceshower/tubenclosure

$350.00

Replacethermostat

$80.00

Replacefireextinguisher

$30.00

Removejunkanddebris (per area)

$35.00

Replacesmokedetector

$15.00

Replacecombodetector/alarm

$40.00

Replace alarm battery(perbattery)

$2.00

Replace   drop ceiling tile

$10.00

Replace wireless doorbell

$35.00

Actual charges may vary based on condition and/or vendor bill. Costs for repairs & cleaning are billed at $25/hour plus materials & supplies. In signing this document I (we) agree upon and accept the above charges upon move-out. Date Executed: _______________ Date Executed: ________________ Tenant Signature(s): Landlord or Property Manager Signature:____________________________ ______________________________________________________________

Walt Dockery · Answer

If all it takes is a quick broom sweep ... then do you just do that and not provide the next tenant "a professionally cleaned unit"?  Or do you have it professionally cleaned anyway?

Walt Dockery · Answer

I don't really consider a tenant leaving it acceptably "broom clean" at move out the same as a professional deep clean. I'd have it professionally cleaned in between either way, and would expect as much if I were a renter moving in.

JD Martin · Answer

Believe it or not, some tenants actually leave the unit in a pristine state. Others hire their own cleaners to come in. We have a checklist we provide to tenants who are preparing to move out that we use to determine readiness at turnover.

JD Martin · Answer

We provide a professionally cleaned unit when the tenant moves in. If it requires anything barely beyond a broom sweep and light dust we have cleaners come back in and finish the job at the tenant's cost.

Ashley Cote · Answer

I agree with @Walt Dockery. I would only charge if the apartment was dirty beyond a reasonable amount. Also, as a renter I would expect to be moving in to a clean apartment. I can't imagine any renter leaves it clean enough to move in a renter right behind without decent cleaning it unless you had a diligent renter that paid for a cleaning.

You could add a clause in your lease stating a charge for cleaning upon move out if you insist that the renter cover the expense. I've been in a few that required professional carpet cleaning upon move out - either show proof of the cleaning with receipt or they would charge you the fee for them to hire it out.

Chuy Gonzalez · Answer

My PM company had a maid service come in for $130 for cleaning a 2 bed 1 ba. I tried cleaning it myself, but I did not get the same results the maids did...for $130 I'm probably not going to bother trying to clean again, ever.

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